The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration or in discussion, relaying how to conduct and monitor waste management operations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

coordinate activity and monitor a team or work operation, including allocating work and activities to personnel

organise equipment and personnel requirements

ensure safety and efficiency of operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

Waste management operations must be conducted and monitored in line with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in conducting and monitoring waste management operations.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services

CPPWMT4052A Organise waste management operations

CPPWMT4053A Conduct and monitor waste management operations

CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

determine appropriate waste management service

observe review operations

segregate valuable resources in waste

interpersonal skills to:

provide guidance

work in a team environment in a range of waste management activities

literacy skills to:

report on waste management activity

complete documentation

read and interpret:

technical plans

drawings

documents

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

self-management skills to:

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

apply accuracy and attention to detail

identify hazards and risks

organise work methodically

use applicable information technology

use emergency and PPE

work in confined spaces

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

undertake consultation

follow instructions

negotiate

provide information

planning and initiative skills to supervise teams, including:

providing guidance

demonstrating functions associated with equipment processes

planning and problem solving in tasks

determining and allocating work requirements

problem-solving skills to:

follow up on difficult or known problem areas or work processes

determine safe and effective solutions to client and organisational requirements and allocate work accordingly

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to:

techniques to minimise erosion

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste covering requirements and considerations

industry standards

identification of:

unanticipated waste

waste processing techniques

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste processing plant types

basic biology and chemistry relating to recoverable resources

standard maintenance requirements

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks to waste management operation

emergency response procedures

HAZAN and HAZOPS requirements

plant, equipment and materials to facilitate:

operation of tools, plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

principles of supervision, including:

leading by example

providing or organising training

establishing work plans

monitoring work activity and team outputs

establishing effective communication channels

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

regulations and standards affecting:

establishing plant

equipment and materials used in the waste management industry

providing or organising training

range of waste management services, including:

organisational and client requirements, including confidentiality requirements

reporting requirements

business methods and operations

industry standards

daily operations at a waste site

proprietary issues

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

landfill site development plan

duty of care

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Work site specification may include:

covering batters

landfill site placement and compaction requirements

production estimates and schedules

sampling and testing

support function requirements

waste receival schedule

waste transportation requirements.

Organisational plan may include:

implementation strategies, including:

MSDS

measurement and recording

OHS procedures

PPE

legislation and codes

site contract requirements

work procedures

objectives pertaining to:

changes to processes and procedures

environmental issues

education and training

past and future reviews and audits

recycling requirements

reduction of waste

review strategies, including:

internal and external audits

monitoring statistics

monitoring personnel performance following training

undertaking quality control checks

reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes

formalising review strategies via re-planning

sampling

counting waste

targets, such as:

carbon emissions reduction

lean management

recycling rates

waste minimisation.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

policy and procedures documents

quality assurance documents

site development plans

tender and contract documents

training materials

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

damage to plant, vehicle or property

harm to the environment

illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.

Hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Client needs and expectations may be expressed in:

briefing papers

contract documents

letters

memos

quality assurance documents

tender documents

verbal or written instructions

work specifications.

Appropriate personnel may include:

foreperson

maintenance technician

plant operator

supervisor

waste transporter

weighbridge officer.

Safe operating procedures may include:

awareness of contamination sources

awareness of fire hazards

confined spaces procedures

compliance with handling, transport and storage requirements of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

emergency procedures, including emergency shut-down procedures

first aid

following MSDS

recognising hazards

observing right of way in incline and decline

observing speed limits

operating equipment, plant and machinery according to manufacturer specifications

safe handling of waste

wearing seatbelts

working safely around other personnel

working safely around tools, plant and equipment.

Safe operating procedures must result in:

containment of waste

clean and undamaged emergency and PPE.

Legislation and codes may include:

codes, including:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

industry

commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:

anti-discrimination

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial

OHS

trade practices

road laws.

Supervisory processes may include:

delegating

implementing

monitoring

overseeing

planning

reviewing

targeting practices to meet deadlines.

Time available may include considering:

client instructions

contingencies

past experiences

skills and experience of operatives

location of project

methods to be employed

resources and equipment to be used.

Plant may include:

autoclave

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuge

chippers

combustion

compactors

composters

computer hardware and software

conveyors

crushers

hammer mills

incinerator

materials recovery facility

microwave

pipes

processing plants, including size-reduction processing plant

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

transfer station

treatment plants, including:

biological treatment plant

chemical treatment plant

liquid waste treatment plant

microwave treatment plant

physical treatment plant

treatment tanks

tub grinders.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

compactors

computer and associated hardware and software

conveyors

dozers

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

generators

hoses

lawnmowers

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

pumps

safety barriers and signage

sampling equipment

scales

scrapers

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tractors

trucks:

articulated

rigid

vacuums

waste containers

weighbridge.

Materials may include:

cell cover materials

cleaning fluids

cleaning rags

fertiliser

fuel

fuses

globes

gravel for wet weather tipping areas

lawn seed

lubricants

oil

pesticides

plant protection covers

plants

road repairing materials:

compacted materials

dirt

gravel

sand

water.

Competency level may be determined from:

demonstration of work skill

discussion

observation

procedural guides to determine skill gaps

training records.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

footwear

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit.

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Site safety plan may include:

dangerous and prohibited areas

evacuation areas

firefighting equipment

first aid

emergency and PPE

shelter.

Emergency response action or procedures may include:

cleaning up

containing emergency

isolating or shutting down equipment or plant

evacuation

first aid

identifying emergency

making site safe

notifying authorities

using PPE.

Communication of work requirements may be by:

mobile phones

other telecommunication

two-way radios

verbal or written instructions

written job sheets.

Record may include:

checks completed

defects identified

faults serviced

housekeeping undertaken

materials used

parts replaced

repairs and adjustments made.